No fatalities

Aircraft Accident During Initial Climb (G-AMSF)

Birmingham, United KingdomTakeoff (climb)

On March 5, 1960, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration G-AMSF) operated by Don Everall Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Birmingham, United Kingdom during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right engine during takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

During initial climb, an airplane banked right, causing the right wingtip to strike the ground. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair and a small fire on the left engine. All 31 occupants evacuated safely.

Incident Overview

The accident occurred during the takeoff phase of flight. As the aircraft was in its initial climb, it experienced an uncommanded bank to the right. This maneuver resulted in the right wingtip making contact with the ground.

Impact and Damage

Following the wingtip strike, the aircraft impacted the terrain and came to rest. A small fire ignited on the left engine shortly after the impact. The fire was quickly extinguished, preventing further structural damage from combustion. Despite the successful suppression of the fire, the airframe sustained extensive damage that rendered it beyond repair.

Occupant Safety

All 31 individuals aboard the aircraft were evacuated safely. There were no reports of fatalities or injuries among the occupants during the evacuation process.

Probable cause

Failure of the right engine during takeoff.